Forgive Me, Mama

Mother, if you could see me now, I'm not the man you dreamed

I'd be. But here in this cell, I've learned to value your love.

Uh. I remember when you held me tight and begged me

to stay away from the fight. I was stubborn, didn't hear your cries.

Now in this cell, I speak with the skies. I failed you,

I know. I've got no excuse. I chose the streets,

confusion as my truth. I saw you cry when I got in deep,

but still you brought me food and a- helped me sleep. You wanted me